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Principal Investigator(s):Soldo, Beth J., University of Pennsylvania. Population Studies Center; Wong, Rebecca, University of Maryland. Maryland Population Research Center; Palloni, Alberto, University of Wisconsin. Department of Sociology; Instituto Nacional de Estadistica, Geografia e Informatica (INEGI)

Summary:

The Mexican Health and Aging Study (MHAS) is a prospective
panel study of health and aging in Mexico. The study is a
collaborative effort among researchers from the Universities of
Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Wisconsin in the United States, and the
Instituto Nacional de Estadistica, Geografia e Informatica (INEGI) in
Mexico. The baseline survey includes a nationally representative
sample of Mexicans aged 50 and over and their spouse/partners
regardless of their age. A direct interview was sought with each
individual, and proxy interviews were o... (more info)

The Mexican Health and Aging Study (MHAS) is a prospective
panel study of health and aging in Mexico. The study is a
collaborative effort among researchers from the Universities of
Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Wisconsin in the United States, and the
Instituto Nacional de Estadistica, Geografia e Informatica (INEGI) in
Mexico. The baseline survey includes a nationally representative
sample of Mexicans aged 50 and over and their spouse/partners
regardless of their age. A direct interview was sought with each
individual, and proxy interviews were obtained when poor health or
temporary absence precluded a direct interview. Areas covered include:
health behavior and health status, childhood and family background,
migration history, sources and amounts of income, and housing
environment.